EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (CBSNewYork/AP) — Robert Martin of Rutgers might be one of the biggest surprises in the New York Giants’ training camp.
No one expected much from the running back when the team reported in the last week of July. The 22-year-old from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, didn’t start for the Scarlet Knights last season and had to attend a tryout after the draft to get an invite to camp.
Less than three weeks into camp, Martin has opened some eyes. He has continually broken some big runs during the practices. He did it again on Thursday night in the second half of the preseason opener against the Cleveland Browns, picking up 39 yards on five carries with a long run of 19 yards.